Fantasy Football Matchweek 20: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 20 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, January 3, to Sunday, January 4, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Here are some FPL tips to assist you in making informed decisions for your first squad of 2026.

Fantasy Football Matchweek 20 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 20 is Saturday, January 1, 11:00 GMT

Saturday, January 1

• Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest (12:30 GMT)
• Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley (15:00 GMT)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United (15:00 GMT)
• Bournemouth vs Arsenal (17:30 GMT)

Sunday, January 4

• Leeds United vs Manchester United (12:30 GMT)
• Everton vs Brentford (15:00 GMT)
• Fulham vs Liverpool (15:00 GMT)
• Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace (15:00 GMT)
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland (15:00 GMT)
• Manchester City vs Chelsea (17:30 GMT)

Injuries and Suspension Updates to Note

Savinho is carrying a knee injury, leaving him out of selection for Manchester City’s trip to West London. From the Chelsea side that will face Pep Guardiola’s side is Marc Cucurella, with a hamstring injury.

With a dead leg, Yankuba Minteh of Brighton is most likely to miss the Burnley clash. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Mason Mount is out with a muscle injury.

Must-Have FPL Picks

Aston Villa play Nottingham Forest, making Morgan Rogers (£7.5m) and Ollie Watkins (£8.6m) promising prospects for Gameweek 20.

Arsenal are likely to pick up three points against Bournemouth. Bukayo Saka (£10.3m), Declan Rice (£7.1m) and Leandro Trossard (£7.0m) are just some Gunners FPL managers can consider.

The Manchester City vs Chelsea clash will be hard to predict, not just due to each sides form, but also because this will be Chelsea’s first game since head coach Enzo Maresca left his post. Play it safe with some obvious picks such as Erling Haaland (£15.1m) and Cole Palmer (£10.4m).

Other FPL picks for Gameweek 20 include Antoine Semenyo (£7.7m), Igor Thiago (£6.9m), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.9m) and Nordi Mukiele (£4.3m).